A: It
depends on your definition . The true definition of a cow mattress is “a soft
warm cushion for your cows to lie on when in the cubicle”. By that definition
both the Mayo Mattress and the Mayo Original are cow mattresses with the main
difference being that the Mayo Mattress is softer.

Q: Is the gap between the cow mats unhygienic?

A:No.
The Mayo Mattress range is supplied at the correct width to ensure that the gap
is ALWAYS underneath the cow cubicle division. The important area for hygiene
is directly underneath the cow’s udder. In tests, the Mayo Mattress range was
shown to be the most hygienic surface as it is 100% non-absorbent and can never
become absorbent even as it ages. This is due to the unique structure of the
product. Of course, fitting them with the Mayo Strip will cover this gap and
alleviate all concern on this front.

Q: Do they compress and harden with time?

A: No.
The air content of the Mayo Mattress range is permanent. It can never be
released and the amount of material used during manufacture is graded to
prevent the air cells collapsing. It can sometimes be observed that the back
edge of a mat can get thinner. This is true as there is no material to support
the cells. However, even one inch into the mat the product will be the same
original thickness. This is normal and has no impact on the mat’s performance.